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If you're going to build an FE motor then tear it all the way down and start by drilling out the Oil Galleys larger (have the sizes somewhere), then Chamfer all the holes then send the block out for all the usual machining.
You would also want to enlarge the holes in the center Rocker Stands that have the Oil Feed through them, it has become common practice for people to put carb jets into these holes so more oil gets to the crank, this is a HORRIBLE idea as it makes rocker starvation worse and still doesn't make the crank's supply enough.
Also, with a lot of crank bearing sets for FE's the #3 main had an Oil Orifice misalignment that cut the feed in half. You would want to inspect this before sending the block for machining so you can elongate the Oil hole and NOT grind the bearing.
This is all a small introduction to FE engines. I suggest BOOKS and lots of them, can never have enough reference material.
You would also want to enlarge the holes in the center Rocker Stands that have the Oil Feed through them, it has become common practice for people to put carb jets into these holes so more oil gets to the crank, this is a HORRIBLE idea as it makes rocker starvation worse and still doesn't make the crank's supply enough.
Also, with a lot of crank bearing sets for FE's the #3 main had an Oil Orifice misalignment that cut the feed in half. You would want to inspect this before sending the block for machining so you can elongate the Oil hole and NOT grind the bearing.
This is all a small introduction to FE engines. I suggest BOOKS and lots of them, can never have enough reference material.
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I hadn't gotten to tearing the motor down yet, other projects. But I have a Melling High Volume pump that goes with it. OFJ is absolutely right about drilling out the oil galleries. The size you want is 3/8ths. Use a jobber length bit (they are 12" long) so that they all align. Since it is cast iron, don't use a cheap bit because it just won't do it.
Make me an offer, and if I like it I may throw in the Holley 600 I have sitting on the shelf.
Make me an offer, and if I like it I may throw in the Holley 600 I have sitting on the shelf.
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Melling makes the best high volume oil pump for the FE motor (which includes both your 360 and my 390).
With an automatic, you don't use a flywheel, you use a flexplate.
For $300- I'll throw in the Holley 600 I have, which needs to be rebuilt. Or might not, I just rebuild every carburetor I use.
I'm not in a hurry to get paid for it, let me know if you want it.
With an automatic, you don't use a flywheel, you use a flexplate.
For $300- I'll throw in the Holley 600 I have, which needs to be rebuilt. Or might not, I just rebuild every carburetor I use.
I'm not in a hurry to get paid for it, let me know if you want it.
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